May 2008
Events in Orange County, NY  
Mon-Fri EXECUTIVE SUITE GALLERY.  Exhibit hours 9AM-5PM. Orange County Government Center, Goshen. 845-291-2136.
First week of May TULIPS AT THE ARBORETUM. The Orange County Arboretum comes to life the first week of May with a majestic spring bloom display featuring some 34,000 bulbs. The timing of flowering brilliants may vary. Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Montgomery. 845-457-4900.
May-October WEEKEND MUSIC SERIES. Musical entertainment provided by a variety of artists. 12Noon-4PM. The gazebo in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com
Every first Thurs REEL ECLECTIC ART AND FOREIGN FILM SERIES. Every first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Thrall Library, Middletown. 845-341-5479. www.thrall.org
Every Thurs OPEN MIKE HOSTED BY MIKE BAGLIONE AND TERRY MICHIE. Every Thursday night, mostly unplugged. Signup starts at 6:30PM. Music at 8PM. Bodles Opera House, Chester. 845-469-4595. www.bodles.com
Every Fri SEAFOOD AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL. Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com
Every Fri-Sun SYMBOLS OF NEW YORK. Learn interesting facts about our state symbols. Come for an interactive exhibit featuring the state bird, mammal, flower and more. 12PM-4PM. The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’ Ogden Gallery, Cornwall-on-Hudson. 845-534-5506. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org
Daily year round TWIN OAKS AAA FLEA MARKET. Home Of The 7 Day Flea Market. Specialty auctions, over 55,000 square feet of great vendors. Daily 9AM-8PM. Middletown. 845-344-1780.
May 4  Sun GRAND MONTGOMERY CHAMBER AND THEATRE SERIES. Today marks the Series’ 100th concert and Julie Ziavras, soprano will be accompanied by Steve Margoshes in a program of song. 3PM. New Senior Center, Montgomery. 845-457-9867.
May 10  Sat GILLINDER GLASS SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS. Watch with amazement as talented glass blowers make beautiful and decorative glass objects right before your eyes. Vases, bowls, hanging vases and more, each one a work of art. 10AM-3PM. Last tour at 2:30PM. Gillinder Glass Factory, Port Jervis. 845-856-5375. www.gillinderglassstore.com
May 11 Sun MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH. Treat your Mom to a Mother’s Day she will always remember, with a delectable array of the finest foods and beautiful Hudson River views. Reservations required. 10:30AM-2:30PM. The Thayer Hotel, West Point. 845-446-4731. www.thethayerhotel.com
May 11  Sun MANSION SERIES: TOM PACHECO AND GREG GREENWAY. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net
May 11 Sun HARMONIC HEALING CONCERT WITH TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS. An opportunity for meditation and relaxation as you absorb the healing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls. 8PM. Blooming Grove United Church Christ. 845-496-9311. www.bgucc.com
May 17 Sat GREATER NEWBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Enjoy the music of Glazunov, Reger, Glazunov and Shostakovich. Soloist So Jin Kim will perform on the violin. 8PM. Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh. 845-913-7157. www.newburghsymphony.org
May 18  Sun THE MANSION SERIES: STEVE FORBERT. 3PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net
May 23-26 Fri-Mon MEMORIAL DAY SIDEWALK SALE. Shop 220 designer brand names with additional savings. 9AM-9PM. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com
May 25 Sun USMA CONCERT BAND GUEST ARTIST SERIES: JOHN MCDERMOTT. 3PM. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. 845-938-2617. www.usma.edu/band
May 25  Sat THE MANSION SERIES: VINNY VALENTINO AND ON 3. An afternoon of World Class Jazz. 8PM. OCCC Morrison Mansion, Middletown. Reservations 845-343-3049. www.friendsofmusic.net
May 27 Tues HUDSON VALLEY SCIENCE CAFÉ: 7PM. It’s All Good Restaurant, Newburgh. 845-731-3616. www.cafescientifique.org